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Lead author Dr Angela Wood, from the University of Cambridge spoke about the study and said: "The key message of this research for public health is that, if you already drink alcohol, drinking less may help you live longer and lower your risk of several cardiovascular conditions."

Perhaps if you find yourself drinking quite a bit each week, it is worthwhile cutting down.

Elsewhere, leading cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Sam Bunting said that red wine is the number one alcoholic drink that causes bad skin.

Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK about the effects of alcoholic drinks on your skin, she said: "There's no doubt alcohol takes its toll on the skin.

"Over the long-term, heavy drinking can lead to persistent inflammation, fixed redness and broken capillaries appearing.

"Alcohol also dehydrates, leaving skin dry, tight and lacklustre. It's also frequently ingested alongside salty nibbles, and this can lead to facial puffiness, especially in areas of the face that are naturally prone to retaining fluid and swelling."

The expert said that red wine is the worst as it contains a histamine releaser that can cause flushing and redness.

She said: "Alcohol is a vasodilator, meaning it promotes the opening of blood vessels in the skin, which is how it leads to increased redness.

"Red wine is one of the worst culprits, as it’s also a histamine releaser which again promotes redness and flushing.

"This makes it the worst drink, particularly if you're prone to redness or with rosacea."